[Johnny Fairplay]

Guys, it's hard to blame the refs in a game this close. Both teams had their shot to win and the players decided the outcome in the end. Think about it, Betsy Layne scored ONE field goal in the 4th quarter, the running layup by Case that gave them a 52-50 lead with seconds to go. Prestonsburg had every chance to pull this game out, especially late. The Blackcats never gave up, lot of heart shown on the court and gutsy shots, especially by Hall. It was a great game and unfortunatley, someone had to lose.

I do agree you can't blame the refs because Pburg did opportunities to win. I did find a couple of calls/no calls funny though, especially watching it back on tape. Mike Hall at one point in the 4th held his hand up to call a BL foul but never blew his whistle and let the play go on, Pburg ended up with the ball but thought that was funny.

As for the game both teams played hard and really wanted this game. The blackcats played with a lot of heart when they could have quit. They came from 10 down with just over 3 minutes and took the lead by one on a Hall 3. Thanks to the Blackcat seniors for a great season and you guys will be missed as players and individuals. Keep your head up Martin your 17 points kept the Blackcats in the game and one free throw did not lose the game.

Unoffiacial Game Stats
PBurg: Martin 17, Hall 16 (14 2nd half), Hughes 6, Stephens 5, Patton 4, Vance 2
Blackcats shot 13-22 from the free throw line (made 3 in 4th), 4-17 from 3 and 27 rebounds.

BL- Collins 22 (13in 3rd), Case 12, Newman 9, Whitt 4, Blair 2. I missed the other scoring.
Bobcats shot 14-26 FT (all scoring except winning basket in 4th was FT), 4-16 from 3 and 18 rebounds.

For the District tourny games played so far I think BL's J Collins is a front runner for UPOY.